Insights on Bible Doctrines for Practical Christian Living
Delve into the practical doctrines that shape devotion and duty in Christianity, including water baptism, the Lord's Supper, and entire sanctification. Explore the biblical foundations and importance of these essential beliefs for every believer seeking a deeper Christian life.
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Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands 2018 DECEMBER RETREAT BIBLE DOCTRINE SESSION 2 29-12-2018 Email: info@deeperlife.nl; Websites: www.dclm-nl.org; www.dclm.org earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands INTRODUCTION In this session, we will look at practical doctrines that guide our devotion and duty. They touch on our profession of faith, the sacraments, further detailing of our foundational experiences, the expression of our faith in practical Christian service, and the benefits that Christ s redemption brings to us. earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands BIBLE DOCTRINE 8: WATER BAPTISM Water Baptism is essential to our obedience after salvation. It is by one immersion (not three), in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, as Jesus commanded. QUESTION 1: What are the necessary requirements for water baptism? Mark 16:16; Acts 2:37,38,41; 8:36-39a; John 3:22,23 QUESTION 2: What is the right mode of water baptism? Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4,5 earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands BIBLE DOCTRINE 9: THE LORD S SUPPER The Lord s Supper was instituted by Jesus Christ so that all believers might partake thereof regularly, to shew the Lord s death till He come. The emblems used are unleavened bread and the juice of the fruit of the vine. Anyone who eats and drinks unworthily brings damnation, punishment and chastisement upon himself. QUESTION 1: What is the importance of the Lord s supper? 1 Corinthians 10:16,17; 11:24-26 QUESTION 2: What is the right attitude at the Lord s table? 1 Corinthians 5:7,8; 10:21,22; 11:27-29 earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands BIBLE DOCTRINE 10: ENTIRE SANCTIFICATION Entire Sanctification is a definite act of God s grace, subsequent to the New Birth, by which the believer s heart is purified and made holy. It cannot be attained progressively by works, struggle or suppression, but by faith in the sanctifying blood of Jesus Christ. Holiness of life and purity of heart are central to Christian living. QUESTION 1: Why is holiness of life essential? Matthew 5:8,48; Hebrews 12:14-17; 1 Peter 1:13-16 QUESTION 2: How can the one be sanctified? Matthew 5:6; John 17:16,17; Hebrews 13:11-13 earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands BIBLE DOCTRINE 11: HOLY GHOST BAPTISM The Baptism in the Holy Ghost is the enduement with power from on high upon the sanctified believer. It is the promise of the Father . The gift is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking an unlearned language (i.e. in tongues) as the Spirit gives utterance. QUESTION 1: What is the essence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Acts 1:8; John 14:16,17,26; 16:12-14 QUESTION 2: How do we receive the Spirit s baptism? John 7:37-39; Acts 2:1-4,38,39; 15:8,9 earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands BIBLE DOCTRINE 12: DIVINE HEALING Redemption from the curse of the law, healing of sickness and disease as well as continued health are provided for all people through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. QUESTION 1: What are necessary conditions for divine healing and health? Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:2-5; John 5:14 QUESTION 2: How can one be healed today? Isaiah 38:1-5; Mark 16:17,18; James 5:14,15 earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands BIBLE DOCTRINE 13: PERSONAL EVANGELISM Personal evangelism is a God-given and God-ordained ministry for every believer. Jesus commanded, and God requires every believer to be a compassionate and faithful soul-winner, bringing others to Christ. QUESTION 1: Why is personal evangelism important? Matthew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15,16; Romans 10:13,14; Daniel 12:2,3 QUESTION 2: Where and how are we expected to evangelise? Luke 14:23; Acts 5:42; Jude 22,23 earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands BIBLE DOCTRINE 14: MARRIAGE Marriage is binding for life. Polygamy is contrary to the New Testament dispensation. It is sinful to divorce and remarry while the first companion lives. Restitution of wrong marriage must be done without delay. Conversion is not complete without this! QUESTION 1: What are God s standards in marriage? Mark 10:6-9; Romans 7:2,3; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Hebrews 13:4 QUESTION 2: What are comforts and duties of Christian marriage? Psalm 128:1-6; Ephesians 5:22-33; 1 Peter 3:1-7 earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands CONCLUSION The believer should identify publicly with Jesus by water baptism and remember the precious price He paid for his salvation at the communion table. He should consecrate his life to receive inner sanctification, Holy Ghost baptism, healing and health. It is the believer s duty and privilege to labour for the salvation of others and govern his/her marriage by God s unchanging standard. earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
